God designed you for a purpose. OM helps you discover it.
OM is global movement that is more than 60 years old, with 5000+ workers in nearly 150 countries. Our mission: We want to see vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least reached.
… the 3 billion people who live in places where the hope of Jesus is not known or shown.
Engineer, business analyst, church planter, artist, student--we believe every follower of Jesus has a part to play.
OM’s Global Internship Program was designed to help you experience how God has uniquely shaped you to live on purpose, through your work--and be a part of a global movement sharing the story of God’s love with their neighbors who have never heard. We work in almost every part of the world, and partner with a variety of faith-driven businesses, nonprofits, and ministries in a range of industries, so the possibilities for interns are vast.
We work hard to curate best-in-class opportunities that fit common fields of study, so we recommend you start by looking at those. If you have browsed through our established roles and cannot find a fit, we invite you to request a custom internship. To begin the process, apply here.
Why intern through OM?
- Go global, with purpose: an international internship combines the benefits of a traditional internship (like skill and resume improvement, employment connections) with the benefits of study abroad (cultural immersion)--and doing it through OM means you will also experience the benefits of mission-driven work and discipleship connected to global Christian community.
- Our aim is to provide holistic development, direction, and connection for you through real work experience, involved supervisors, high-impact projects, and feedback on your unique strengths. Along the way, we hope your passion will grow for new parts of the world and how God is working in those places—and that you’ll emerge with a clarified vision for your future role in God’s unfolding story.
- OM was chosen as a Handshake Early Talent Award recipient because of our purposeful approach to internships and our high level of manager investment and care. Our interns on average rate their work experience as a 9/10 in terms of doing meaningful work, receiving specific encouragement, and being prepared in their work.
- We match with your future in mind: 2 out of 3 of our interns say they would consider working for their host team, organization, or business in the future—and 2 out of 3 of our managers say they would hire their intern for a similar job.
- Check out our intern stories and testimonials on our internship website and Handshake employer profile if you're not convinced!
Additional Information:
- All interns must be in full agreement OM USA’s Statement of Faith.
- Summer Internships typically begin in mid-May and go through July, program may include an orientation and debriefing with OM staff as well as interns going to other countries. Custom internships need to be requested 90 days before when you are hoping to start, so for a summer timeframe, apply by February.
- We may be able to build custom internships for other times of the year.
- OM’s internships are unpaid (like the vast majority of international internships, especially with nonprofits and small businesses in developing economies). Travel, program, and living costs must be covered by the intern, either personally or through fundraising, financial aid, or scholarships you find. We work hard to keep these costs to a minimum so that these internships are accessible to everyone, and you may fundraise through OM to cover most of those costs. If you are invited to intern with one of our teams or partners, you will need to provide a $250 deposit (applied toward your total costs) to secure your spot.
- Internship credit could be available upon the approval of your university/college administration. May qualify for other degree or course requirements, such as practicum or observation hours; check with your advisor.
Must agree with OM USA's Statement of Faith; unpaid internship; travel, program, and living costs covered by intern; $250 deposit required; custom internships requested 90 days in advance.
Key Responsibilities
- participating in internships
- engaging in mission work
- developing skills
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Internship
- Workplace: Remote — Asia or Africa or Europe or North America or South America or Australia
- Languages: English
About OM USA
A global Christian mission organization offering internships and ministry opportunities worldwide. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs